noun
labour shortage; labor shortage; manpower shortage
Refers to a lack of workers in a particular industry, region, or economy. Often used in economic and business contexts.
建設業界は深刻な労働不足に直面している。
The construction industry is facing a serious labour shortage.
労働不足を補うために外国人労働者を受け入れる企業が増えている。
An increasing number of companies are accepting foreign workers to make up for the labour shortage.
人手不足 is a more common, everyday term for 'shortage of hands/manpower', while 労働不足 is slightly more formal and often used in economic or policy discussions.
Compound of 労働 (labour) + 不足 (shortage).